Download vs Loading - What's the difference?
download | loading |
A file transfer to the local computer, especially one in progress.
A file that has been, or will be transferred in this way.
To transfer (computer data, especially as one or more files) from a remote computer (server) to a local computer, usually via a network.
upload; to copy a file from a local computer to a remote computer via a network.
to transfer a file to or from removable media.
to install software.
(uncountable) The action of the verb to load .
:The loading of hazardous cargoes is not permitted.
(countable) A load, especially in the engineering and electrical engineering senses of force exerted, or electrical current or power supplied.
:I need to recheck the loadings on the external walls.
:The loading on the generators peaks during the early evening.
(Australia, industrial relations, countable) A hourly pay rate given to a casual employee which is higher than an equivalent full-time or part-time employee, usually paid to compensate for a lack of benefits such as sick leave or annual leave.
As nouns the difference between download and loading
is that download is a download while loading is (uncountable) the action of the verb to load .As a verb loading is
.download
English
(Download)Noun
(en noun)- The download took longer than I expected.
- I got the download but it wouldn't work on my computer.
Derived terms
* DL , dl , (abbreviation)Antonyms
* uploadVerb
(en verb)- You can download a trial version of the program for thirty days to determine whether you want to purchase the full version.
- I needed to download photos to a CD-ROM